Naomi Meckley
Naomi Meckley, 88, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 23, 2021, in Concordia Lutheran Ministries, Cabot, with her family by her side.
She was born Jan. 29, 1933, in Monroe Township, Clarion County, and was the daughter to the late Barrett and Rose (Henry) Pugh. She has lived in Natrona Heights area since 1969.
Naomi graduated from Tarentum High School in 1950. She worked as a library clerk for South Butler School District for 25 years prior to her retirement.
Mrs. Meckley was a faithful member of the Pleasant Unity United Presbyterian Church in Fawn Township for many years. In addition, she was well-known as quite a crafter, as her hobbies included flower arranging and making porcelain dolls, but her true avocation was quilting. She had a strong faith and a large heart, especially for missionary work. She also had a passion for reading, and her favorites were Amish stories and Christmas stories.
Naomi leaves behind to cherish her memory, her son, Daniel R. (Lee Ann) Meckley of Rural Hall, N.C.; her daughters, Orlanda (Fred) Hahn of Fawn Township, Lori (Maurice) Forrester of Syracuse, N.Y., and Melissa (Tim) Bureau of Ford City; her six grandchildren, Corey Wilcut, Crystal Zier, Matthew Meckley, Edward Flanders, and John and Tom Forrester; her eight great-grandchildren; her sister, Joanna Meckley of Spring Valley, Calif.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leroy O. Meckley, who passed away on Dec. 25, 2003; and her two brothers, George and James Pugh.
Meckley — Family and friends of Naomi Meckley, who died Friday, July 23, 2021, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, in the KRYNICKI FUNERAL HOME, 1007 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights. Co-officiating will be the Reverend John Gehring-Anders and the Reverend David Wood.
Committal services and burial will follow at graveside in the Pleasant Unity Cemetery, Fawn Township.
The family respectfully requests memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant Unity United Presbyterian Church, 101 Millerstown-Culmerville Road, Tarentum, PA 15084, or the Allegheny Valley Association of Churches, 1913 Freeport Road, Natrona Heights, PA 15065.
To send a condolence, please visit www.krynickifh.com.
